Traitors’ Gate was built by King Edward I in around 1275. It may surprise many visitors to the Tower that … More
Category: London
Tower of London (5): The Bell Tower
Once through the entrance towers, you find yourself within a passageway between two sets of walls. Immediately as you enter you … More
Tower of London (4): Entering the Tower
The combination of the Middle Tower and the Byward Tower linked by a causeway across the moat form the landward … More
Tower of London (3): A Royal Menagerie
As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was … More
Tower of London (2)
The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More
Tower of London (1)
The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More
The forlorn church of St Mary Somerset — Stephen Liddell
Interesting blog by Stephen Liddell on one of the many disused churches in the city of London When I was … More
Hall Place, Bexley
Join me on a visit to hall place in Bexley (Pre-Lockdown) More details on hall place and its history can … More
Greenwich
This is a video comprising some photos of trips to Greenwich